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Re: We will go 8-8.

It's always easier to be pessimistic when it comes to "I told you so" threads.

Of course after winning 4 straight and disappearing, here come the Debbie Downers trying to resurrect these threads after one damn loss.

Although Walsh's system of offense can compensate for lack of talent; however, defense is a different story. According to Walsh, talent on defense was essential and could not be compensated for. What did Walsh do in 1981? He acquired physical and talented players on defense.

Re: We will go 8-8.

It's always easier to be pessimistic when it comes to "I told you so" threads.

Of course after winning 4 straight and disappearing, here come the Debbie Downers trying to resurrect these threads after one damn loss.

Hey, listen man. This wasn't an "I told you so thread" at all. It was a mere prediction. Not the law. I was starting a conversation, nothing more. And as far as resurrecting this thread after a loss... Look at the post history and look how it was resurrected by someone to rub my nose in it after ever single win. This thread has been far more "I told you so" by everyone else telling me how much I suck, than by me. Partly because I was wrong, but mostly because people just enjoy saying I told you so...

But if the Ravens go 9-7 and somehow squeak into the playoffs and go one and done.. I will sure as hell be back to post the 9-9 record though. LOL!

Re: We will go 8-8.

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

Nothing wrong with that. In the end of the day, I enjoy being a fan and it's entertainment for me.

Mostly I'm just busting your balls Paint... I'm a huge fan. Probably too big of a fan, because I let these games affect me the way that they do. When you wake up with nightmares after a Ravens loss... it's gone too far. But games like yesterday are not very entertaining. At least it's not entertainment that makes me feel good.

Re: We will go 8-8.

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

If they play that way in these next few games, they are in trouble.

Any reason to believe they won't? Last week they needed a conversion on 4th & 29 to even be in position to take a team much less competent than any left on the schedule into overtime. (NB without that minor miracle--or the Cowboys missed FG try with :06 remaining--Furry's prediction would still be very much alive.)

Sometimes this board seems like a muddle of Micawbers, always hoping "something will turn up." I don't object to optimism, but I need at least a tincture of rationale in mine.

Re: We will go 8-8.

Originally Posted by lobachevsky

Any reason to believe they won't? Last week they needed a conversion on 4th & 29 to even be in position to take a team much less competent than any left on the schedule into overtime. (NB without that minor miracle--or the Cowboys missed FG try with :06 remaining--Furry's prediction would still be very much alive.)

Sometimes this board seems like a muddle of Micawbers, always hoping "something will turn up." I don't object to optimism, but I need at least a tincture of rationale in mine.